New FDA-Approved Therapy Brings At-Home Electrical Field Treatment to Pancreatic Cancer Care
The wearable system uses alternating electrical fields to disrupt cancer cell division and can be used continuously during daily activities.
The wearable system uses alternating electrical fields to disrupt cancer cell division and can be used continuously during daily activities.
Home healthcare is transforming patient care with innovative possibilities, but managing medical devices in nonclinical settings introduces unique challenges for healthcare systems and HTM professionals.
ECRI's top health tech hazard for 2023 is "Gaps in At-Home Medical Device Recalls." Confusing safety notifications lead to patient harm, as manufacturers lack visibility into users, causing some to miss critical safety alerts.
The wearable system uses alternating electrical fields to disrupt cancer cell division and can be used continuously during daily activities.
The size of the global home medical equipment market is estimated to reach $56 billion by 2027, according to a report from Allied Market Research.
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In this cover story, 24x7 correspondent Chris Hayhurst explores the evolving—and thriving—home healthcare sector and reveals what it means for HTM professionals. Read on to learn more.